Culture

Book : State of Wonder

In State of Wonder, pharmaceutical researcher Dr. Marina Singh sets off into the Amazon jungle to find the remains and effects of a colleague who recently died under somewhat mysterious circumstances. But first she must locate Dr. Anneck Swenson, a renowned gynecologist who has spent years looking at the reproductive habits of a local tribe [...]

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January 5 : First Saturday at The Nasher

The Nasher Sculpture Center is pleased to welcome back Target First Saturdays. Target First Saturdays, held the first Saturday of every month, features free admission hours from 10 am to 2 pm, NasherKids Live! performances, a Passport for kids, and monthly themes that get children thinking about Big Ideas. It’s always a visual feast for [...]

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Hotel : TWA Terminal at JFK

Last year, the Port Authority issued a proposal to turn JFK’s landmarked TWA Terminal into a boutique hotel, and Andre Balazs, developer of the Standard, was on the list of interested parties. Now, nearly 22 months after those rumors, the Journal is reporting that Balazs is in negotiations with the Port Authority for the project. [...]

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December 21 : Celebrating The End of The World

My friends at “Kalani” Retreat Site in Hawaii say… This time in our history has been marked by several cultures as a turning point. Prophecies speak of the end of one era and the beginning of a new, brought about by a significant shift in nature, planetary alignment, or human consciousness. The ideas expressed through [...]

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Music : Game of Chants

This is a fun CD with chants both in Sanskrit and English. It reminds me of classic sing-alongs from when I was a kid in camp. My two favorite songs are Fortunate and I AM which are in English and are perfect for the Holiday season to sing around the fireplace with friends, family, and [...]

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November 28 : Sri Satuwa Baba Maharaj Passing & Celebration

Sri Satuwa Baba Maharaj, a great saint, revered by thousands across India passed on November 28, 2012. A Master’s passing, referred to as the Mahasamadhi, is a powerful occasion when the blessings of the Master are bestowed upon all. Satuwa Baba Maharaj, “Maharaji” is a great Indian saint who belongs to the Vishnu Swami lineage, [...]

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Book : Proof of Heaven

Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then, Dr. Alexander’s own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The [...]

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December 1 : Perot Museum Opening

My Year with Perot! A blessing…..an apartment and a poem at 1700 ! A roll of the dice on the board ….a piece of Mother Earth! Nature and Science….contemplation and experience. Is it the head of a Robot, The Tail of a Whale, or the bow of a Ship? ….nature, Science, God ????!!!! The stairway [...]

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Health : Crowbar Cardio

It’s always exciting to see the kids who grew up in Lakewood become local entrepreneurs. This novel work out system was designed by Molly Setnick and Karen Soltero. Crowbar Cardio is a unique fitness studio that offers clients an innovative cardio workout with talented instructors in a dynamic environment. The studio’s philosophy is that in [...]

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Sri Satuwa Baba Maharaj Mahasamadhi

gurukul Sri Satuwa Baba Maharaj, a great saint, and revered by thousands across India passed on early this morning November 28, 2012. A Master’s passing, referred to as the Mahasamadhi, is a powerful occasion when the blessings of the Master are bestowed upon all.

I was fortunate to spend time in Satuwa Baba’s Ashram and captured some beautiful footage. Blessings to all.

– Scott Carlson

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